2013 ZAR to ZMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

616.2242 ZMK

YEARLY LOW

496.9863 ZMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

544.3745 ZMK

2013 ZAR to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 616.2242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 496.9863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 119.2379 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 596.3369 to the December average rate of 506.3960, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 616.2242 was down 12.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 704.4501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 30,811,210 ZMK

2012 Average 31,430,361 ZMK

Yearly Trough Low 24,849,315 ZMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,961,894.38 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

605.3310

497.4019

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ZMK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 568.8296, compared to 519.9194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 48.9102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 568.8296

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 519.9194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 65.1282 ZMK (High: 586.3168 / Low: 521.1886). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.0939 ZMK (High: 594.0979 / Low: 582.0041).

May Spread (Volatile) ±65.1282

February Spread (Stable) ±12.0939

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 39.6287 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -39.6287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 596.3369) against the same month in 2012 (average: 643.2884), the exchange rate shifted by -46.9516 (-7.30%).

2013 Avg (January) 596.3369

2012 Avg (January) 643.2884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	616.2242	578.9466	596.3369
February	594.0979	582.0041	589.4348
March	579.7081	562.0266	569.7379
April	587.6775	566.1501	574.5209
May	586.3168	521.1886	561.2880
June	530.7453	512.2510	521.6593
July	536.4058	512.6978	526.7592
August	532.8018	504.9621	519.8406
September	541.3139	508.5212	524.2545
October	535.8700	518.3412	528.2953
November	521.4685	503.2245	513.9708
December	515.8304	496.9863	506.3960